Repentance seems such a dreadful thing. Face to face with the sin we commit and lying in the dust before a holy God - the one we sinned against.
But take a look at Acts 11:18 when repentance comes to the Gentiles - "God has granted repentance that leads to life"
Firstly, "God has granted repentance". That which we find so hard and humbling and humilitating is a gift of our blessed saviour.
Secondly, "repentance that leads to life". Just as the suffering Christian in this life is certain of glory in the next, so the repentant Christian is certain of a glorious life with Christ his Lord.
Thirdly, "repentance that leads to life". Luke has not recorded this sentance with the word "repentance" as interchangeable, it is fixed and it is what leads to life. Life is only available through repentance, which "leads to" it.
We can be very thankful for repentance, knowing who graciously gave it to us, knowing where it leads, and knowing it is the only way to where it leads.
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